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The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of two teenagers who drowned in a stream at Hayin Yawa Gada, Tudun Wada local government area, and the recovery of another unidentified body from a well in Jaba Masaka, Shago Tara area of the State. According to a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson […]
In a significant policy shift signalling the end of leniency for undocumented migrants, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has unveiled a Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Programme (PAVRDP) targeted at foreign nationals who failed to regularise their stay during the recently concluded Amnesty period. According to a statement from the Service public relations officer, ACI […]
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, described the late former governor of the state, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, as a great leader, a bridge, and shepherd, who played very important roles at different moments of Nigerian history. He said history will never forget how he acted with moral courage and humility, making him a […]
The Federal Government has disclosed a significant increase in the mining sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has grown from 0.5 per cent over the past decade to 4.61 per cent currently. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, made this revelation during a pre-event press briefing ahead of the […]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has affirmed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to supporting and collaborating with genuine private sector partners who share of a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Nation. Akume made the statement when he received an award by the African Business Ventures and […]
A human rights lawyer, Ogechukwu Maureen Okafor, has condemned the continued silence of South-East governors on the recent demolition of properties and markets owned by Igbo traders in Lagos State. She feared that continued inactions by the leaders only emboldens the act believed could fuel social unrest. Okafor, in a statement made available to journalists […]
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on Saturday, October 11. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that the title of Sardaunan Zazzau—a position of great […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Nigerian Senate against hastily confirming President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging lawmakers to uphold the sanctity of Nigeria’s democracy by conducting a thorough and transparent screening process. Speaking at a press conference at the PDP National […]
The reigning African Player of the Year and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, will be unavailable for Nigeria’s final World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigerian star received his second consecutive yellow card during their 2-1 victory against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. Lookman was […]
The White House has sharply criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for overlooking President Donald Trump in this year’s Peace Prize announcement, accusing the body of prioritising “politics over peace.” LEADERSHIP reports that on Friday, the Committee awarded Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for what it called her “tireless work […]